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As of May 28, 2026, the average hourly pay for football scouting in Iowa is $15.70, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.47 and $17.16 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A football scouting job involves evaluating players' skills, strengths, and potential to help teams make informed recruitment decisions. Scouts analyze game footage, attend matches, and assess player performance based on physical attributes, technical abilities, and tactical understanding. They work for professional clubs, college programs, or scouting agencies to identify talent that fits a team's needs. Strong knowledge of the game, keen observational skills, and networking are essential for success in this role.

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To thrive in Football Scouting, you need a strong understanding of the game, player evaluation techniques, and often prior experience in football or athletic talent assessment. Familiarity with scouting databases, video analysis software, and league compliance systems is crucial. Excellent observational skills, communication, and relationship-building abilities help scouts gain insights and network effectively. These skills are essential for accurately identifying promising talent and providing valuable recommendations to football teams or organizations.

What are the typical daily or weekly responsibilities of a football scout?

Football scouts spend their time attending matches, reviewing game footage, and analyzing player performances to identify talent for potential recruitment. They often travel extensively, visit training sessions, and compile detailed reports on players’ skills, physical attributes, and tactical awareness. Collaboration with coaches, club management, and other scouts is common to share insights and develop scouting strategies. Additionally, scouts may participate in scouting network meetings and maintain up-to-date knowledge of emerging players, ensuring their club gains a competitive edge in recruitment.
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Asst Football / Dorm Asst

Asst Football / Dorm Asst

Iowa Western Community College

Council Bluffs, IA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 9 days ago

Job description

Location : Council Bluffs, IA
Job Type: Regular, Full-Time
Division: Athletics
Department: Athletics
Opening Date: 05/19/2026
Closing Date: 7/5/2026 11:59 PM Central
Description
The assistant coach will assist with coordination of all phases of a competitive NJCAA program. Including but not limited to coaching, recruiting, budget management, rules and eligibility compliance, administrative duties, departmental fundraising, game management, academic advising, marketing, promotions and public relations. This position will receive room & board.
Job Duties
  • Recruitment

  • Identify prospective student athletes and establish and maintain appropriate communication.

  • Conduct effective on-campus visits.

  • Demonstrate success with respect to qualified prospective student athletes.

  • Organization

  • Provide effective organization of program and management of time.

  • Perform a variety of coaching functions at all practices.

  • Organization and supervision for team travel.

  • Scouting of all future opponents and providing scouting reports to the team

  • Understand and conference, regional and NJCAA requirements in regard to meetings, statistics, rosters, schedules and awards.

  • Advising

  • Academic Management of Student-Athletes (Class Scheduling and Grade Checks)

  • Assist with the admissions and financial aid advising process of team members.

  • Monitor academic progress and eligibility of all team members, providing intervention strategies and resources when necessary.

  • Assist with the orientation of student-athletes regarding expectations, college polices, code of ethics, sportsmanship code and local resources.

  • Administrative Responsibilities

  • Complies with the colleges, ICCAC's and NJCAA's rules and regulations.

  • Coordinates team travel, accommodations, and meals.

  • Attends scheduled departmental meetings.

  • Attends coaches' meetings and ICCAC meetings as required.

  • Participates in clinics for professional improvement.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree, plus 2+years of experience in an applicable role; or equivalent combination of education and football/coaching experience

  • Strong research and project management skills

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to articulate in both small and large group settings and with diverse groups of people including co-workers, students, business contacts and at various levels from front-line to administration

  • Strong organizational skills including the ability to multi-task, to meet deadlines, to maintain and access paper and electronic files.

  • Proficient use of Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

  • Ability to function collaboratively as part of a fast-paced, customer oriented team

  • Professional in communications, appearance, relationships, and responsiveness

  • Positive attitude

  • Self-starter with the ability to perform with little or no direct supervision
  • Ability to pass a background check, have a valid U.S. driver's license and good driving record

Physical Demands
  • The employee frequently is required to stand for extended periods of time and use hands to operate computer keyboard, telephone and basic office equipment

  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear

  • Ability to drive college owned or personal vehicle.
  • Ability to lift up to 50lbs

Comprehensive benefits package, including employer paid time off, of up to 19 paid holidays, additional 88 hours of paid time off in the summer, vacation & sick time; employer paid medical, dental, life; HSA with a match, IPERS pension plan with over 9% employer match, reduced summer schedule, free access to our new wellness facility, employee concierge services, and many other voluntary benefits to choose from. Click to learn more!

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